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Phytother Res ; 33(8): 2126-2138, 2019 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31240792

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Depression, a multifactorial neuronal disorder with high morbidity/mortality, is associated with psychological, psychosocial, hereditary, and environmental etiologies, where reactive species exert pathophysiological functions. Anacardic acid (AA), a natural compound obtained from cashew nut liquid, has several pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and anticonvulsant. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antidepressant-like effect of AA and the involvement of serotonergic, noradrenergic, and L-arginine-nitric oxide (NO) in tail suspension and forced swim tests and, more so, to investigate its antioxidant effect in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and in male Swiss mice (n = 8). In order to identify the antidepressant mechanisms, AA (10, 25, or 50 mg/kg, p.o.) was given 30 min before clonidine (2-adrenergic receptor agonist), L-arginine (NO precursor), propranolol (ß-adrenergic receptor antagonist), and several other agonists or antagonists used. On the other hand, clonidine, noradrenoreceptor, noradrenaline, and L-arginine were used to identify the antidepressant mechanisms. Results suggest that AA exerts antidepressant-like activity, especially at higher doses, possibly by inhibiting serotonin and 5HT-1A reuptake receptors and by inhibiting NO synthetase and guanylyl cyclase enzymes. Additionally, AA exhibited antioxidant effect in S. cerevisiae. This antioxidant capacity may be linked to its antidepressant-like effect but does not interact with α- and ß-adrenoceptor receptors. In conclusion, AA may be used as a promising agent to treat depression, especially which arises from oxidative stress.


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Ácidos Anacárdicos/uso terapéutico , Antidepresivos/uso terapéutico , Depresión/tratamiento farmacológico , Ácidos Anacárdicos/farmacología , Animales , Antidepresivos/farmacología , Suspensión Trasera , Masculino , Ratones , Óxido Nítrico , Natación
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